Don't:
 
1)  Don't worry about the color.  You can change it.  You will likely change it.  Throw this notion out.  
 
2)  Don't be a structural engineer.  If you over-analyze every crack in the foundation - you'll imagine the worst when they could just be typical tension cracks and have nothing to do with the structure of the house.  Obviously if a wall is caving in - be wary, but if it's just a crack in a basement floor - let the inspector figure it out.
 
3)  Don't be afraid of repairs.  DIY is the new thing and these projects can be fun.  If it needs a contractor, now is probably one of the better times to hire one.  Labor is cheap and contractors are hungry. 
 
Do:
 
1)  Look for a general layout.  Many get caught up in the minor details without realizing the layout is not right.  Stop looking at the condition of the carpet or tile and look at the layout of the kitchen/living space.  Does it blend right?  
 
2)  Be picky about the location.  If there is a certain neighborhood or area you like, don't just settle for an area you don't.  Wait around or find a place you can change to appease you.  Remember it is always Location, Location, Location.
 
3)  Make estimates for minor repairs.  New Carpet and Paint does add up - so make sure you put this in your budget.  If you move into a house you can't make a home, you've done nothing for your general happiness.  
 
This post has been included in Wisconsin Real Estate News

3 Comments on The Do's and Don'ts for finding a home!

OCT
16
2011
680,390 Points 41 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master
I love this post - suggested!
12:37pm • #1
885,525 Points 178 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Simple and too the point.  I wrote an article about "finding the perfect home" just a few days ago.  There's no such thing and being flexible is important.
12:39pm • #2
905,168 Points 10 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Good advice, Mark. This is saved to share with my clients - cosmetics are good but what is more important is how you feel in the home.
12:46pm • #3


Captcha

Drag the tag to the circle on the side.

Image?id=42964dcafa1875b30e83b11d0c1dc5e05bc2c281 Image?id=cc28f9a9aa8ed8d082298c0e00243f7bc8f5b84f Image?id=d598c7ea496ddf3e4234823ecbec6dd31d149bcb Image?id=aed07b0db8a5767926c0a6e6891835a7403b82c7 Image?id=24996b75b02527927ffbcf34203a6fe5e79c6d5d

Accessibility option: listen to a question and answer it!

Type below the answer to what you hear. Numbers or words, lowercase:
Leave a response…

(optional)
Captcha

Drag the key to the circle on the side.

Image?id=e24f0d4718b5973be09cc8940cf7e5af73279667 Image?id=de3ef9c80b7aae5e394e536c2a3ac96532054cf5 Image?id=11c32dfe0da8303a6ff76f30487a4e91666906e0 Image?id=613de1301f3d126449cf548c98f9ea8432f4267c Image?id=b3477cb037025d08089684f79f8f2dcf860f3d39

Accessibility option: listen to a question and answer it!

Type below the answer to what you hear. Numbers or words, lowercase:
 
Mark Geis (Coldwell Banker, Mulleady, Inc. Realtors)

Mark Geis

Eagle River, WI

More about me…

Coldwell Banker, Mulleady, Inc. Realtors

Address: PO Box 1029, 226 Pine Street West, Eagle River, WISCONSIN, 54521

Office Phone: (715) 891-5832

Cell Phone: (715) 891-5832

Email Me



Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog